INDONESIA
1.NO FATALITIES REPORTED IN CISOKAN HYDROPOWER PROJECT LANDSLIDE: BPBD -- ANTARA
The West Bandung Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) stated that it has so far received no reports of fatalities in the landslide incident that occurred in the Upper Cisokan Hydropower Plant (PLTA) project area.
2.INDONESIA MOVES TO STANDARDIZE DAYCARES FOLLOWING CHILD ABUSE CASE -- ANTARA
The Indonesian government is striving for collaboration in creating a one-stop-shop regulation to improve the quality of daycares, following allegations of violence against several children in Yogyakarta.
MYANMAR
1.AGENCIES DISCUSS PRE-DISASTER ACTIONS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Humanitarian agencies discussed preparedness for the heatwave and monsoon seasons. The focus is on major natural hazards affecting Nay Pyi Taw and other states, and logistics arrangements for disaster response.
2.TENDERS INVITED FOR PILGRIMAGE SERVICES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Haj Pilgrimage Evaluation Committee invites travel agencies to submit a tender to provide pilgrimage services for 350 pilgrims this year. The deadline to submit the bid is May 4.
PHILIPPINES
1.PH, OLYMPIC COUNCIL OF ASIA EYE BOOST ON SPORTS DEV’T COOPERATION -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) are looking to improve cooperation on sports development, including on athletes' training, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Friday evening.
2.PBBM IN ACTION: DELIVERING AID, JOBS, SERVICES NATIONWIDE -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. spent the past week bringing government programmes closer to communities, aiming to improve access to public services, enhance cooperation between national and local governments, and deliver immediate impact to Filipinos.
SINGAPORE
1.VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN TO MEET GULF LEADERS ON WORKING VISIT TO MIDDLE EAST -- CNA
Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan will visit the Middle East from May 2 to May 5 to reaffirm Singapore’s solidarity with its Gulf partners, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Friday.
2.S’PORE FIRM BEHIND ALERT BUZZER FOR SENIORS TO ACQUIRE ELDERCARE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FOR S$11.2M -- THE STRAITS TIMES
A local company specialising in tech solutions for seniors is looking to acquire another home-grown company that reinvents meals for the aged and sick, to the tune of S$11.2 million.
THAILAND
1. THAILAND PLANS MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE FOR TOURISTS TO CLOSE TREATMENT COST GAP -- THE NATION
Thailand is considering compulsory health insurance for tourists as the government seeks to reduce unpaid medical bills and strengthen health security for foreign visitors.
2. ANGER AT POWER TARIFF PLAN -- BANGKOK POST
The government has insisted its planned restructuring of electricity tariffs will reduce overall household bills, even as higher-consuming households face increased rates under what officials describe as a "fair burden-sharing" approach.
VIETNAM
1.BANKS STOP INSTANT MONEY TRANSFER -- VIETNAMPLUS
Banks has stopped processing instant transfers for transactions above US$20,000 (RM79,400) from May 1. Processing will now take four hours or until the next working day.
2.FINANCIAL CENTRE TO PROPEL NATION’S PROGRESS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam’s decision to establish a Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang transcends beyond an economic project. It will transform the cities into major financial hubs.
-- BERNAMA
